Program Manager (4800-02)

Hamilton County, Ohio•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Program Manager in the Administration department for Hamilton County, you will serve as the project or program manager of one or more related contract programs or grants; or as the administrative broker of services secured through external providers. Responsibilities include monitoring project and/or program performance, evaluating providers and implementing appropriate procedures to ensure quality and compliance. Leads county community and economic development initiatives by managing strategic planning, grant-funded programs, policy compliance, budgets, and partnerships to support sustainable growth and neighborhood revitalization. Manages day-to-day operation of assigned programs and projects funded under Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Grant, Home ARP Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and other grants. Oversees compliance, monitoring, and partnership coordination for community development programs to ensure regulatory adherence, service quality, and alignment with county goals. Serves as a subject matter expert by providing technical guidance, developing policies and training, ensuring regulatory compliance, and analyzing program performance to support informed decision-making and effective operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or related field
Three (3) or more years of directly related experience including exposure to contract/grant administration
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the area of the program managed
Ability to obtain National Development Council certification (either Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP), or Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP)) within 24 months from date of hire

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Manage strategic planning, grant-funded programs, policy compliance, budgets, and partnerships to support sustainable growth and neighborhood revitalization.
Manage day-to-day operations of assigned programs and projects funded under Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Grant, Home ARP Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and other grants.
Oversee compliance, monitoring, and partnership coordination for community development programs to ensure regulatory adherence, service quality, and alignment with county goals.
Serve as a subject matter expert by providing technical guidance, developing policies and training, ensuring regulatory compliance, and analyzing program performance to support informed decision-making and effective operations.
Monitor project and/or program performance.
Evaluate providers.
Implement appropriate procedures to ensure quality and compliance.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays
Three weeks of vacation in the first year
Immediately accruing paid sick time
Paid parental leave
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option
Medical
HRA
Dental
Vision
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Free On-Site Parking
Wellness Incentives
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
Expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources